| If you have some time this weekend, you can save | | | | plastic tub. |
| yourself some cash with this toilet replacement | | | | To remove the wax ring, put on latex gloves and |
| project and DIY with a little bit of patience and know | | | | have trash bags and paper towels at the ready. Use |
| how. | | | | the plastic scraper to remove the wax from around |
| If a toilet has become damaged or is overly | | | | the ring, wiping it onto the paper towels and throw |
| inefficient, then it is time for a new model that is | | | | the wax away. Next, use the scraper to pry up the |
| water responsible. Toilet replacement can be broken | | | | rubber lip of the wax ring and throw it away. |
| down into three main tasks: Removal of the old | | | | Remove the bolts from the sewer flange and throw |
| toilet, the removal and replacement of the wax ring | | | | those away as well. Clean up any remaining wax with |
| and the installation of the new toilet. | | | | the scraper and paper towels. This should render the |
| There are several types and models available for | | | | opening free from just about all wax and any debris. |
| your new toilet, so be sure to properly research the | | | | If there is going to be a delay in toilet replacement |
| best kind for your needs. There are models that are | | | | from old to new - you can create a plug for the |
| all one piece, but most likely you will need to | | | | sewer line hole by partly filling a plastic trash bag with |
| purchase the base and tank separately. If the tank | | | | some paper towels, wadding it up into a kind of |
| does not come with all of its working parts, then you | | | | stopper and then plugging the hole. This will keep |
| will also need to purchase the flush valve and fill valve | | | | most of the gases from the sewer line from entering |
| kits. You will also need to buy the wax ring kit to seal | | | | the house. Remove the plastic bag stopper before |
| the base to the sewer line. This kit should include the | | | | installing the new toilet. Be sure to inspect the sewer |
| mounting bolts but you will also need to buy the | | | | flange for any damage before toilet replacement |
| finishing caps that go over the anchor bolts. You will | | | | continues. If there is any damage, it will need to be |
| also want to purchase a cement mixing tub to aide in | | | | repaired first. |
| the removal of the old toilet. If the water supply | | | | Follow the directions on how to install the wax ring. |
| valve on the old toilet is damaged or has rust, you | | | | Center and adjust the ring as needed into the sewer |
| should consider replacing it along with the toilet tank | | | | flange. Now install the mounting bolts into the guides |
| hose. | | | | along the edge of the flange and make sure they are |
| Toilet replacement tools needed are: an adjustable | | | | perpendicular. Place the unit over the wax ring and |
| open end wrench or socket wrench, large flat head | | | | pass the bolts through the mounting holes on each |
| screwdriver, mini hack saw, disposable plastic scraper, | | | | side of the base. You should feel the wax ring |
| plastic trash bags, paper towels, latex gloves and a | | | | compress around the toilets drain pipe as you push |
| utility knife or box cutter. | | | | down to seal it. |
| Remove toilet by turning off the water supply valve | | | | Take the plastic finishing washers and install them as |
| and remove lid to the toilet tank. Flush the toilet to | | | | directed onto the anchor bolts, properly tightening |
| alleviate any water pressure and disconnect the | | | | the bolt to secure the base to the floor, making sure |
| water supply valve hose from the fill valve shank. | | | | the toilet does not move at all. You can then trim the |
| Remove the plastic mounting bolt caps from the | | | | bolt to a ¼ inch above the nut with the mini hack |
| base and unscrew the lock nuts holding it to the | | | | saw, covering them with the finishing caps. |
| floor. You may need to use the mini hack saw to | | | | Now you can install the tank according to the |
| remove the bolt if the threads are stripped or if the | | | | directions and hook up the water tank hose and |
| bolt is corroded. Score any caulking around the base | | | | water supply valve again. When this is done, you can |
| of the unit with the utility knife, then position the | | | | turn on the water supply valve and allow the tank to |
| cement mixing tub close to the base of the toilet and | | | | fill with water. Watch for leaks and adjust the water |
| once the bolts are removed, lift with your legs to | | | | level. Install the seat and your toilet replacement is |
| remove the toilet unit from the floor and place in the | | | | complete! |